1979 Piper Cheyenne for sale

1979 Piper Cheyenne

Multi Engine Turboprop

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
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Location Nassau
Total Time 5,407 hrs
Engine SMOH 5,293 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 31T-79200606
Reg # N444PC
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Turbo-prop ×2
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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Description

This Cheyenne II has multiple American Aviation upgrades. This low time Cheyenne comes equipped with a Garmin panel and 4-Blade Black Mac Props. Please contact Reed McLelland at International Aircraft Marketing & Sales for additional information.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model: PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-28 Engine 1 Serial Number: PCE-52021 Engine 1 Time: 5,293 SNEW Engine 1 TBO: 3,600 Engine 1 Notes: 865 HSI by Prime Turbines on May 2006. Engine 2 Make/Model: PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-28 Engine 2 Serial Number: PCE-52022 Engine 2 Time: 5,293 SNEW Engine 2 TBO: 3,600 Engine 2 Notes: 358 HSI by Prime Turbines on April, 2018. Prop 1 Manufacturer: MCCAULEY Prop 1 Time: 1398 SOH Prop 2 Manufacturer: MCCAULEY Prop 2 Time: 457.1 SOH Number of Blades: 4 Prop Notes: 4 Blade Black Mac Props 3,500HRS/ 6YEARS LEFT SN: 900191 RIGHT SN: 961914 (Installed February 2017)

Propeller

4 Blade Black Mac Props 3,500HRS/ 6YEARS LEFT SN: 900191 RIGHT SN: 961914 (Installed February 2017)

Interior

Teal Leather Seats in Club Seating Configuration. Gray Ultra Leather Suede Headliner and Matching Gray Carpet.

Exterior

Overall White and Teal with Grey Stripes.

Inspection

Always Hangared Excellent Maintenance History & No known Damage History

Modifications / STCs

Known Ice (Pilot Hot Windshield)

Heater Hobbs

Air Conditioning

Courtesy Lights

Nickel Guide Vanes

Potty (Belted 7th Seat)

Cool Start Kit

Cabin Curtains-Forward/Aft

Ram Air Recovery System

Rosen Visors

Exhaust Speed Stacks

Prop-Sync

4-Blade Mccauley Black Mac Props

Dual Windshield Wipers

Co-Pilot Flight Group

Dual Writing Tables

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Cheyenne

This 1979 Piper Cheyenne (N444PC) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 5,407 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 Cheyenne aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,514,887.

The Cheyenne cruises at 240 kts (444 km/h) with a range of 1,400 nm (2,593 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 31,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 55 GPH (208 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $302/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $650/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $100,000. With 5,407 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (VALIAIR LIMITED COMPANY TRUSTEE)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,407 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $825 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cheyenne — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
240 kts (444 km/h)
Max Speed
262 kts (485 km/h)
Range
1,400 nm (2,593 km)
Ceiling
31,000 ft (9,449 m)
Max Weight
9,050 lbs (4,105 kg)
Useful Load
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Fuel Capacity
365 gal (1382 L)
Fuel Burn
55 GPH (208 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cheyenne

Fuel Burn
55.0 GPH
~$358/hr
Variable Cost
$650/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$100,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$300,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cheyenne. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

VALIAIR LIMITED COMPANY TRUSTEE

Registration Address

OGDEN, UT

Certificate Issued

2023-10-12

Airworthiness

1979-06-08

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Nassau

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N444PC.

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